The entry qualifications for the Level 3 Computing Extended Diploma are five GCSEs at grade 4 or above (Old GCSE grade C or above) including English, Maths and related subjects (or equivalent) or Merit or above at Level 2.

The Computing Extended Diploma course will take you two years to complete. You will attend College for at least four days a week, plus independent study.

The Computing Extended Diploma is free, if you are under the age of 19 on 31 August of the year you start the course.

If you are aged 19+, this course will cost: £8583.
Year 1, Level 3 National Foundation Diploma - £3345.
Year 2, Level 3 Extended Diploma - £5238.

If you are aged 19 and are applying for this course as part of the Career Reboot Programme, the course will be FREE*. For more information on the Career Reboot Programme and *eligibility guidelines, please visit our Career Reboot Programme page.

If you are aged 19-23, fee remission may apply depending on personal circumstances, please enquire with the Registry Department for further information on 01205 365701 or email your query to fees@boston.ac.uk.

Aged 19+?
If you are aged 19 years or over on the 1st day of your course, you may qualify for an Advanced Learner Loan to help with your College fees. If you progress to employment you won't have to pay anything back until you’re earning £27,295 per year. Your household income isn't taken into account and there's no credit check. Your eligibility depends on your course, nationality, and age. To find out more contact the College Information Line on 01205 313218.

Please note, to provide you with the most flexibility your studies will consist of two separate years, each enrolled on to separately. Therefore, if you are aged 19+ before starting either year of the full qualification you will be required to pay course fees.

Fees may vary depending on personal circumstances, please enquire for further information.

Please note that all fees are subject to change.

Units such as Principles of Computer Science and Fundamentals of Computer systems during the first year are assessed externally through exams. There are two further externally assessed units in the second year.

The remaining units are internally assessed and graded at Pass, Merit or Distinction levels. You must complete all units to a minimum of a pass standard in order to gain the full qualification.

The Computing Level 3 Extended Diploma is highly valued by employers and can lead to careers in the Computing sector as trainee programmers, systems analysts, web designers and network and IT technicians.

The Extended Diploma is also a recognised route on to degree courses, higher apprenticeships or HNC/HND courses in Computing.

Additional costs include the purchase of pens, paper, educational visits, course specific materials and pay for non-educational visits etc.